Khaberni -In a heartfelt message and honest warning, American cardiologist Dr. William Wilson shared his personal experience with a heart attack that nearly cost him his life.
Although he is an expert in the field, Wilson highlights subtle signs that many may overlook.
Dr. Wilson, who is 63 years old and works at "Parkview Health" in Indiana, USA, was in excellent health, a non-smoker, exercised regularly, and had no clear risk factors.
But one morning in January 2018, during a routine workout with his wife, he began exhibiting symptoms he never expected could herald a heart attack.
The doctor says, "I didn't experience sudden or sharp pain in the chest as is common, but rather there was a vague feeling of discomfort and pressure, not acute, just oddly disturbing." He also noticed excessive sweating disproportionate to the effort exerted, along with an internal feeling of "imminent danger," a classic symptom resembling panic attacks.
Among the lesser-known symptoms he faced was a sudden urgent need to use the bathroom, which he described as common among heart attack patients due to a disruption in the nervous system function.
Despite his vast experience, Dr. Wilson admitted that he was in denial for about 10 minutes, unable to believe he was having a heart attack, saying, "I'm a cardiologist, this doesn't happen to people like me... but I was wrong."
He added, "Fortunately, his wife reacted quickly and called the ambulance, where he was transported to the hospital and received timely necessary care."
He stressed that a quick response is key to survival, urging everyone not to hesitate to call emergency services when any worrying symptoms appear.
His story highlights the importance of being aware of the less common symptoms of heart attacks, which may include an unspecified feeling of discomfort in the chest, excessive sweating, a sense of danger or "feeling of panic", and the sudden need to use the bathroom.
